noun
barkeep
BAH-keep
Barkeep (noun) means a bartender; someone who runs or works behind a bar. Example: “The barkeep poured him another whiskey without being asked.”
noun
1
A bartender; someone who runs or works behind a bar.
"The barkeep poured him another whiskey without being asked."
How to use barkeep
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word for a bartender.
When to use it
Slightly old-fashioned or Western-movie in tone compared to the more everyday "bartender."
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Word forms
- Plural
- barkeeps
- Third person singular
- barkeeps
- Past tense
- barkeeped
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The _____ poured him another whiskey without being asked.
Etymology
A shortened form of "barkeeper," combining "bar" and "keep."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for barkeep
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What does “barkeep” mean?
The word “barkeep” means a bartender; someone who runs or works behind a bar. In plain terms, an informal word for a bartender.
How do you pronounce “barkeep”?
“Barkeep” is pronounced BAH-keep (/ˈbɑɹˌkiːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “barkeep” in a sentence?
Here is “barkeep” used in a sentence: “The barkeep poured him another whiskey without being asked.”
What part of speech is “barkeep”?
“Barkeep” is a noun.
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